Free Wi-Fi at stations and cafes is handy, but on unencrypted connections others may be able to see what you send. Fake access points with similar names are another trick, and you cannot judge safety by appearance alone. This guide shows with concrete examples when public Wi-Fi is fine and which actions to avoid, then explains turning off auto-connect and switching to mobile data.

Recommended for: People who often use free Wi-Fi at cafes, stations, or hotels.

- Spotting encryption

- Fake Wi-Fi tricks

- Actions to avoid

- Turn off auto-connect

- VPN basics

- Mixing in mobile data

*Digital guide in PDF format. Not a substitute for medical advice.